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Product recall · CPSCApril 22, 2014Serious
Remington Electric Leaf Blowers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The blower's impeller can break and strike the operator during use, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled blowers immediately and contact Remington for a free replacement.
Who to contact: Remington toll-free at (888) 848-6038 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.mtdproducts.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves Remington electric leaf blowers with model RM180B, item number 41AA180G983 and serial numbers ranging from S1E131XK0001 through S1E162XK2008. They were manufactured between May 13, 2011 and May 16, 2012. The third through sixth characters of the serial number identify the manufacturing date. The third character is the month, for example D for April, E for May and F for June. The fourth and fifth characters are the day of the month. The sixth character is the last digit of the year of manufacture. Model, item and serial number are located on a white label on the bottom of motor housing. The 7.5 amp electric blowers are black. Remington, Mighty Sweep and RM180B appear on a sticker on both sides of the unit.
Details
- Units affected
- About 24,000
- Recall date
- April 22, 2014
- Brand
- KingClean Electric Co., Ltd., of China, MTD Southwest Inc., of Tempe, Ariz.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- One incident has been reported by MTD and that incident resulted in cuts and bruises.
RM180B41AA180G983
Various retailers nationwide and online at mtdproducts.com from May 2011 through December 2013 for between $30 and $40.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Remington Electric Leaf Blowers Recalled by MTD Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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